Utvandrarbygden in Småland is the area where many Swedes left to emigrate to the United States from the mid-19th century until the 1920s. It's also where author Vilhelm Moberg grew up and where you can find the places that inspired the novel, epic and film The Emigrants.
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Ödevata gårdshotell in Småland is a cosy, simple and natural hotel, where you are also welcome to bring your camper van. What fascinated us most about this place was the owners' commitment to sustainability and saving the world. Read this and get inspired!
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The Lessebo hand paper mill in Småland is something very special, as it is still a working mill where paper is made in the traditional way using Dutchmen, kyp and moulding frames. Today, tourists are also welcome for guided tours - or perhaps to try making paper themselves.
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James Bond Museum in Småland - why is it here and can it really be the world's only Bond museum? The man behind this impressive collection of film gadgets is now, along with his other names, James Bond, and it all started with the disappearance of his father.
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Vidinge gård is a dog-friendly accommodation in Småland, a camping site, a fishing centre and a starting point for nature experiences and packraft, located in the middle of the Småland forests. We drove here with the motorhome, in collaboration with Glasriket, and got to experience both pub life and a wonderful bike ride along the Alsterån river.
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Europe's longest zipline course is in Sweden, deep in the forests of Småland. Isn't it fascinating? We went to Sweden Zipline, Little Rock Lake with the motorhome, and Peter went on an adventure above the tree tops. What a cool experience!
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Would you like to try blowing glass? At the Kosta Glass Centre, you can make your own glass creations under supervision. We tried blowing one product each (a bowl and a vase) and share our experiences. Very interesting and fun!
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Kosta Art Gallery is an art gallery in the Glasriket region of Småland, showing glass art by various famous designers. You don't have to have a specific interest in glass or art to appreciate this. We were completely fascinated!
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Updated: October 2026 | Kosta Christmas Market is something special! Here in the heart of the Kingdom of Crystal you can experience Christmas shopping, crafts, glass art and millions of Christmas lights. There are also Christmas activities for the whole family and the opportunity to experience the Småland tradition of "hyttsirl", with food, music and glassblowing.
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Granhult Church in Småland is Sweden's oldest wooden church. This fine little wooden church, dating from the 1220s, survived against all odds and is today a fascinating attraction. Not least, it is fantastic to see all the old paintings and decorations in wood.
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